Federal Budget: Red Deer pleased with housing and carbon capture initiatives
Affordable housing and carbon capture tax credits are top of mind for Mayor of Red Deer Ken Johnston when considering the federal 2022 budget.
Announced on Thursday, the budget entails $452.3 billion in new spending and projected revenue of $408.4 billion, leading to a deficit of $52.8 billion.
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From a municipal perspective, the mayor says he was pleased overall with the related supports.